Ajay Mitchell remains out on the NBA injury report with a right soleus strain as the Oklahoma City Thunder host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 at Paycom Center. The Thunder are trying to bounce back after scoring 83 points in Game 4, their lowest total of the
The stakes are simple and sharp for Oklahoma City: protect home court, get the offensive rhythm back, and stop the bleeding after Game 4.
On Tuesday. the Thunder host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 at Paycom Center. aiming to regain control of the Western Conference Finals after San Antonio tied the best-of-seven series 2-2 with a win in the previous game. The problem for defending champions was glaring—Oklahoma City scored just 83 points in Game 4, their lowest output in the playoffs.
That decline came while the Thunder played with a depleted roster. Jalen Williams was sidelined by a left hamstring strain, and Ajay Mitchell was out with a calf injury. With both players still in question for Game 5, the Spurs will be looking to exploit any remaining gaps in Oklahoma City’s attack.
Mitchell’s injury status is the biggest concern. Mitchell was listed as out on the NBA’s injury report for Game 5, suffering a right soleus strain. It’s a tough label for a Thunder team already struggling to find consistent scoring—especially because in Game 4 the Thunder managed only 30 field goals and went 6-of-33 from three-point distance.
Mitchell, 23, has been a key piece for this Oklahoma City run. He was crucial in their second-round sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers, contributing outside shooting, downhill attacks, and transition scoring. Those contributions also helped ease the offensive load off Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.
But the matchup picture against San Antonio has been rough for Mitchell. Against the Spurs, he has averaged just 5.3 points on 38.9% shooting. San Antonio has limited his opportunities, with Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, and Devin Vassell shadowing him.
That setting becomes even more important because Mitchell sustained his calf injury in Game 2. He played through it in Game 3, suiting up for only 17 minutes, and now he’s back in the “out” column. With Mitchell unavailable. Jared McCain. Cason Wallace. Alex Caruso. and Isaiah Joe are set to split the playing time in his continued absence.
The Thunder injury report adds another layer of uncertainty. Jalen Williams is listed as questionable with a left hamstring strain, while Thomas Sorber is out with a right ACL recovery. The Spurs injury report lists no injuries.
All week. the story around Game 5 has been the same question for Oklahoma City: can they restore scoring enough to flip the momentum back at Paycom Center?. With Mitchell ruled out and the series tied 2-2. the answer could come fast—or be delayed again by the same offensive frustration that defined Game 4.
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